Canada Computing

To everyone, whether you're celebrating or simply sharing in the joy around you, we wish you peace, connection, and moments of reflection. May this season bring warmth and kindness to all.

With care,
Canada Computing 💙

We are looking forward to this special night! Set aside the time and come enjoy the beautiful sky with great people as we stargaze and look beyond.

Join us for an evening of free, family-friendly, public stargazing in Southwood Circle at Markham Road & Bohemier Trail.🔭

Observe the Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, galaxies, nebulae, deep space objects and even a spectacular Comet using various visual and electronic telescopes provided by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (Winnipeg Centre).🌝

Light refreshments will be provided; and registered attendees are eligible to win draw prizes.🤩

Link to register:-
https://winnipeg.rasc.ca/event/southwood-circle-astronomy-night/

Last night, the Delta Hotel in Winnipeg lit up as the kick-off spot for Manitoba TechWeek, thanks to the leadership of Kelly Fournel from Tech Manitoba and a fantastic team effort. We got to experience a night where unity and tech brilliance shone brightly.

Margaux Miller was our charming host for the evening, keeping us entertained and engaged with laughter and fun.

Eric Termuende gave us a captivating talk about leading in the digital era, reminding us how crucial trust and mindfulness are in our fast-paced tech world.

A warm welcome from The Honourable Jamie Moses celebrated our booming tech scene and the government's dedication to making it inclusive and innovative.

Our expert panel, featuring Ghazanfar Abidi, Dr. David Gerhard, Michelle Kully, and Deborah Campbell, took a deep dive into how AI and leadership intersect, offering a rich array of insights on what's coming.

Let's Embrace the AI Future Together

This event was more than just a meet-up; it was a powerful display of our collective potential in technology and leadership. Let's keep this energy going, building trust, smoothing out any bumps, and embracing a spirit of experimentation as we move forward into the AI future together.

****Exploring into Wawanesa's Case Study on LLM in Insurance***

Last night, Wawanesa presented a case study of Large Language Models (LLM) in insurance, in an event co-sponsored by us, Launch Coworking Space, and Wawanesa Insurance. The event was not just enlightening-it was a landmark event in more ways than one.

Organized by Wing Kwong and Stuart Williams, the event featured insightful discussions from Wawanesa’s team of experts in Advanced Analytics, led by Marc Boulet (Manager, Advanced Analytics), Sylvie Ong (Senior Machine Learning Engineer), and Christian Atupan (Senior Data Engineer).

🍽️ **A Feast for Minds & Appetites**: The event kicked off with an array of delightful food, setting a pleasant atmosphere for the engaging sessions that followed.

🔍 **Deep Dive into LLMs**: Marc Boulet, Sylvie Ong, and Christian Atupan delved into the evolution of LLMs over the years. A key focus was on the comparison of underwriting rules using Natural Language Processing (NLP) and LLMs, providing deeper insights into modern underwriting methodologies.

🤖 **NLP and Beyond**: The exploration of NLP's embedding rules and the toolkit for modern insurance analytics added a new dimension to our understanding.

🔐 **Addressing Data Privacy and Security**: Post-presentation, a crucial discussion unfolded around data privacy and security concerns in the context of LLMs in insurance. It was emphasized that while LLMs offer significant advantages, their inability to factor in risk variables and unpredictability limits their effectiveness in certain scenarios. This balanced viewpoint highlighted the importance of caution and responsibility in the deployment of AI technologies.

🎉 **A Dual Celebration & Success**: Not only did we explore the frontiers of AI in insurance, but we also celebrated a significant milestone for Meetup – reaching 2,000 members! This achievement underscores the growing interest and commitment in our community towards technological advancements. Congratulations MeetUp WINNIPEG!🎉

A special thank you to the technical team, Mahmoud Alzaibaq, Joe Krupnik, Henry Latschislaw, Abdullah Ollivierre, Trevor Borowski and all the volunteers. Their hard work and dedication were instrumental in making this event a resounding success and have ensured a seamless and engaging experience for all attendees.

🎉 **Looking Forward**: Events like these underscore our commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements while fostering a strong, collaborative professional community.

Let's continue to drive innovation responsibly!

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